If any of you know me personally then you’re likely fully aware of the fact that I am completely and utterly devoid of religion. I don’t believe in God, Buddha, Mohammed, or any of the other forms these deities choose to take, or their believers … [Continue reading]
I think that I’m a pretty weather-savvy person. After all, I took a meteorology course in university and I can easily explain orographic lift. What I seem to have forgotten is that temperatures drop at altitude, and I also seem to have forgotten that … [Continue reading]
It started as an off-handed comment - you know, something similar to "A cold beer sure would be nice right now". We had been living in Panama for some time at that point and at that time we owned a Nissan Patrol. As per usual we had been talking … [Continue reading]
Biking isn’t just for kids on dirt bikes or adults in spandex. More people are biking in cities all over the country now more than ever before, and with good reason: bicycling improves muscle tone, promotes fat and calorie burning, … [Continue reading]
For visitors to the Pacific Northwest this fall, there is no shortage of activities in Seattle, the region’s largest and fastest-growing city. Baseball fans can check out aMariners game, foodies can stroll around Pike Place Market for … [Continue reading]
Tipping is a hot topic in the United States these days, as rising minimum wages call into question the standard practice of making servers reliant on tips. For travelers abroad, tipping is an equally sticky issue. Figuring out what to tip when can … [Continue reading]
Being in a foreign environment tends to provide travelers with a feeling of anonymity. It’s regarded as a space governed by different social rules, and while abroad people often engage in behavior that they would normally not allow. But we … [Continue reading]
As one of the most popular destinations in the world, Hawaii gets a great deal of attention from visitors from both the mainland United States and the rest of the globe. With its mild climate, beautiful beaches, exotic rain forests, and the … [Continue reading]
When we boarded the bus in Tulum on the night of July 31, four suitcases and backpacks in tow, we had every intention of reaching Mexico City 10 days later. We had planned stops in San Cristobal de las Casas and Oaxaca along the way, but as … [Continue reading]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk's Tailwind Blog on August 27, 2015. The number of travel accessories designed to make life easier on the road just keeps growing. From electronic luggage scales to portable … [Continue reading]